BUILDING HEALTHY PROPHETIC COMMUNITY (Part 4)

BUILDING HEALTHY PROPHETIC COMMUNITY (Part 4)

Sample Prophetic Ministry Protocols

Personal Prophetic Ministry

  • Always reflect the heart and tone of the Holy Spirit and __________ Church
  • Do not use overly religious language or phrases such as “Thus saith The Lord.”
  • Do not attempt to interpret the word if you have not received the interpretation; only give what the Spirit gave. 
  • If a personal prophetic word received is serious—correcting, revealing something negative (like sin), or a warning of judgment or trouble coming—submit to leadership first for further guidance and accountability.
  • Always ask permission of the one receiving ministry before laying hands, anointing with oil, or performing various prophetic acts which may invade personal space (i.e. blowing, kissing, brushing off body parts, clapping, etc.).
  • Avoid prophecies that set dates and timing, expose sin or sensitive information, or predict marriage and babies.
  • Invite feedback regarding the accuracy of the prophetic word without defensiveness.

Corporate Prophetic Ministry-Home Church
(Church services, Conferences, and Seminars)

  • Write out the word and submit to pastoral leadership for determining timing, priority, and protocol of release.
  • Do not disrupt service or senior pastor inappropriately by interrupting a message, speaking loudly during quiet or silent moments, or otherwise bringing attention to self.
  • Avoid prophecies that set dates and timing, expose sin or sensitive information, or predict marriage and babies.

Corporate Prophetic Ministry-Visiting Minister
(Church services, conferences, seminars)

  • Ask the Holy Spirit if the word is to be shared or if it is a call to intercession only.
  • Seek to discover and submit to prophetic protocol established by leadership and those who have authority in that sphere of influence before ministering prophetic words to individuals or groups.
  • Seek appropriate leadership to submit the word and receive permission and guidance before giving public declaration.
  • Avoid prophecies that set dates and timing, expose sin or sensitive information, predict marriage and babies, or establish mantles and calling of leaders.